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An Afternoon in Lausanne
It was death that gave me the courage. In the space of two years, I lost my uncle, my stepfather, an old friend I shared an office with in Barcelona...
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Massage Parlour
I generally don’t go in for spas or massage. It’s the pampering that puts me off — the soft music, the hushed tones, the candles. I don’t like being...
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Pudding Detective - Chapter 6
Pudding Detective - Chapter 6 - The Great Pond
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Take a walk with me through life
Take a walk with me through life gently hold my hand in yours and lets walk in the sunshine and rain take a walk with me and let see what adventures...
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SAD.
It came up on my phone as breaking news. I did not know him, nor had I ever heard his name. Then as we heard more, it got sadder. It was sad for his...
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My Baby Doll - Part IX
You were my baby doll and I owned you for almost seven years. You were my all time favorite dog and I wish you were still here. You were very special...
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Magic Shampoo II
Derek sat down at the bar. He ordered a Martini with 2 olives and then began to look around. He felt very self-conscious and a little paranoid. What...
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I Dreamt of Tigers
I dreamt of tigers again last night. I hid in their shadow stripes and watched as memories flickered with a show of faces as they stalked me in a...
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Le magnetiseur
When your child’s skin is red and cracked and nothing works—not creams, not oats, not changing his diet, not even the sea (which did help, but was a...
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Daffodil
[this poem is based on/inspired by/semi-translation of a Welsh poem by I D Hooson (1880-1948)] I saw you in the wild, dancing … I saw you in a vase, still …
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Saunter (Episode 16 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))
In which Aefelthrith asks questions and Sergeant Argent promises answers, much to Gwladys's chagrin.
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A Letter from Estero, Florida 7/10/25
Letter From Estero, Florida – Thurs. July 10, 2025 We had a massive electrical storm sweep over our area last night. The acoustic and visual display...
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Authors Preface - Magnificent Milly And Her Magic Tricycle
Magnificent Milly And Her Magic Tricycle A Novel by Paul McCann Authors Preface In a place where no one has even been Milly saw things no one had...
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Magnificent Milly And Her Magic Tricycle - Chapter 10
Magnificent Milly And Her Magic Tricycle A Novel by Paul McCann Chapter Ten The Miracle Worker Milly is a miracle worker and never once did she...
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Magnificent Milly And Her Magic Tricycle - Chapter 9
Magnificent Milly And Her Magic Tricycle A Novel by Paul McCann Chapter Nine A Life Without Pain Milly was riding her magic tricycle down the garden...
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Ghigau 8
Wednesday 12th July Much as he didn’t want to, Lenny had to go to work. He wanted to talk to Jake face to face. Lydia was upstairs with her...
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McCalliog and His Hens
“This is a marvelous chicken,” said the King . “The detail is amazing, the brushwork really brings it to life. It almost feels as if the chicken is...
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Maybe.
Years ago, there were two groups, that I always wanted to see live. One of the groups was Genesis, I loved Phil Collins, he has such an amazing voice...
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Entry 8 — Like It Had Always Belonged
Journal of Isla Loren — March 24 Location: kitchen window facing the overgrown trellis, in the white house above the Aiglin Sea Weather: light wind...
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A Tribute to Rimsky Korsakov
A writing class exercise, 'The unreliable narrator'! Summer time is quite stressful. The sun has got his hat on at a most unearthly hour and doesn’t...
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